Kent Hance

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Kent Hance

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth November 14, 1942 (Age: 83)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Kent Hance holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Texas Tech University and a law degree from the University of Texas. He has held leadership roles in student organizations and was a practicing attorney and law professor. Hance has received numerous awards, including the Texas Tech Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award and the South Plains Council Boy Scouts of America John F. Lott Distinguished Citizen Award. His career includes significant contributions to his alma mater and leadership roles in both public and private sectors.

Political Ideas

Kent Hance's political career is marked by a blend of regional advocacy and ideological flexibility, suggesting a highly localized approach to governance. His legislative actions often reveal an unexpected convergence with opposing factions, indicating a calculated strategy to safeguard regional industrial interests. Hance's rhetorical style emphasizes community and regional identity, often framing national issues through a distinctly local lens. His notable contributions and awards highlight a commitment to civic duty and regional pride, raising questions about how he balances these with broader national policies.

Campaigns
1990: Texas State Governor

Election History

Texas Governor 1990, Republican Primary Results

132,142 votes (14.35%)

Loss

Winner: Clayton Williams

1986: Texas State Governor

Election History

Texas Governor 1986, Republican Primary Results

108,238 votes (19.87%)

Loss

Winner: Bill Clements

1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 19th congressional district, 1982

89,702 votes (81.57%)

Win
1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 19th congressional district, 1980

126,632 votes (93.51%)

Win
1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 19th congressional district, 1978

53.24% of vote

Win

Texas House of Representatives 19th District

53.20% of vote

Win